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08-07-2020
India’s Palm Oil Imports Climb to 5-Month High on Low Stockpiles
Palm oil imports by India climbed to a five-month high in June as traders and refiners in the world’s biggest buyer increased purchases to replenish stockpiles.
08-07-2020
India's June palm oil imports drop 18% year-on-year - trade body
India's palm oil imports in June fell 18% from a year ago to 562,932 tonnes as imports of refined palmolein plunged after New Delhi restricted overseas purchases of the grade earlier this year, a leading trade body said on Tuesday.
08-07-2020
Malaysia pushes palm certification
More than 96pc of palm oil estates and 88.5pc of mills in Malaysia have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as of 30 June.
08-07-2020
Indonesian Oil Refiner Makes $48 Billion Bet to Double Capacity
Indonesia is accelerating plans to almost double its oil refining capacity, ignoring a temporary slump in demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, as the former OPEC member seeks to cut reliance on fuel products imports.
08-07-2020
Higher global CPO demand in second half: Kenanga Futures CEO
Global demand for crude palm oil is expected to improve in the second half of the year as countries worldwide continue to ease their lockdown measures, said Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Azila Abdul Aziz.
08-07-2020
The Biodiesel Breakdown
Vitamin B10 is best known as a UV-blocking sunscreen applied to the skin and is occasionally consumed orally for certain medical conditions.
08-07-2020
Crop Diversification and Agriculture Incentives Required to Limit Import of Palm Oil to India
The Indian government promotes the domestic production of oilseeds to cut the country’s import dependence: crop diversification and agriculture incentives required to limit the import of palm oil to India.
07-07-2020
Up to 96% of oil palm estates in Malaysia MSPO-certified
ABOUT 96% of the country’s 4.06 million hectares (ha) of oil palm land have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification until June 30 this year.
07-07-2020
Vietnam’s Environmental Challenges Risk EU Free Trade – Analysis
Vietnam needs to address environmental challenges to fully reap the benefits from its new free trade and investment agreements with the European Union.
07-07-2020
Coconut Oil Confusion Reveals the Perils of Ethical Purchasing
Producing coconut oil could be more harmful for the environment than previously thought as it exacerbates already-high extinction rates of animals in unique, tropical areas.
07-07-2020
Malaysia June-end palm oil stocks seen down 4.9pct as exports hit 10-month high
Malaysia's palm oil inventories in June likely fell about 5% from May as a recovery in demand from key importers due to the easing of coronavirus-fuelled curbs lifted exports to a 10-month high.
07-07-2020
A.S. Watson Group to reduce plastic wastage, and use more sustainable palm oil
The A.S. Watson Group has announced two initiatives which will see it reduce plastic waste, and use more sustainable palm oil to help protect the environment.